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Day Six was really only about a half day in Boston, but the government geek in me knew there was only one place I could spend it...

I do love a Presidential Library!
After a brief film, the exhibits proceed in chronological order.
I want to bring back some campaign elements of bygone years...specifically dresses for a candidate and campaign songs.
Some buttons, which I thought photograph worthy due to the pre-26th Amendment button.
The set up of the Kennedy/Nixon debate. This was the first televised debate in Presidential elections.
I always love a first ladies dress...
The President's rocking chair
Because of a high school tour group which was driving me nuts, I didn't get any other pics of the exhibits.
Looking out the windows toward the President's boat.

I braved the elements (wind, rain, cold) to go out and get some pics.
I didn't have a ton of time left, but my next stop was just next door.
The new Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.

I woke up on Monday with plans to see as much of Boston as possible. It was really raining hard when I left the hotel, so instead of walking to catch public transportation, I hopped right into the nice dry cab that was waiting outside of the hotel. I had him drive me down to the Harbor area where the Old Town Trolley tours leave from. It takes a little over 2 hours to make the entire loop, so I decided to do that while it was raining. I have done Old Town Trolley tours in other cities, and I think it is really good. You really do get to see a lot from the Trolley, and the tour guides seem pretty knowledgeable. Once the tour was over, I made my way over the the Legal Sea Foods at the Harbor.

I had a great luch of shrimp, scallops, and a crab cake.
Then I set out walking toward Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. I missed a turn for FH, so I ended up at the Old State House.
Then as I made my way to FH and Quincy Market, I encountered a parade.

About Me

I love to travel, read, and shop. To support my beloved hobbies, I work as an Attorney and a Government Professor at a local college. Last but certainly not least, I'm a devoted puppy mom to adorable Lola Marie, a 12 years old white schnauzer, who really runs the show.